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The Connection/3 November 2016
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Twenty-one pictures were recently discovered in the
Little School depicting the early years at Cluny School, circa 1960- 61. Once the photos are scanned and made available to the public, alumni will be invited to share
their experiences and identify students in the pictures.
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny
Province of USA & Canada,
founders and trustees of Cluny School, publish a quarterly newsletter, Cluny Connections.
Click here to access the fall 2016 issue.
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Fourth graders, from left to right; front row, South and Fiona;
back row, Katie, Tatum, Athanasia and Grace
Cluny School to hold and Open House
on Saturday, 5 November and Wednesday, 9 November
Cluny School will hold an Open House on Saturday, 5 November from Noon to 2PM and on Wednesday, 9 November from 10am- Noon. All are welcome!
Prospective parents are invited to tour the facility, meet the faculty and mingle with current students and their parents. Examples of student work will be on view in the classrooms and staff will be on hand to answer questions on tuition and tuition assistance.
Among its many attributes, Cluny School offers a caring learning environment, friendly and spirited student body, spacious campus and twice-daily recess. The benefits include multiple child discounts, before and after care and after school enrichment and sports programs.
For more information on the admission process or the upcoming open house, contact Robin Tagliaferri, Admissions Coordinator at (401) 847-6043 or email rtagliaferri@clunyschool.org. Cluny School is located at 75 Brenton Road near scenic Ocean Drive, Fort Adams State Park, The Blue Garden and the Swiss Village Farm (SVF Foundation).
For more info on applying to Cluny School, visit our website at
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Cluny School Student Council 2016-17
Congratulations to the newly elected members of the Cluny Student Council, who officially assumed their responsibilities at an induction ceremony on 26 October. The members are (front row from left to right) Julia Feury, Isabella MacDonald, Thatcher Foregger, South Fulweiler, Lassiter Foregger and Sophie Garman; (back row) Dylan Lachi, Lillian Coriander, Michael Garman, Joey Cardullo, Connor Marley and Meghan Mancini.
Cluny's Student Council is responsible for organizing student body activities and raising money and collecting goods for local charities such as the McKinney Shelter, Seamen's Church Institute, MLK Center, among others.
The Student Council Advisor is 5th Grade teacher, Emily Loftus, who can be reached by email at
eloftus@clunyschool.org
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Multi- Cultural Day
The following countries will be featured in
Multi-Cultural Day 2016:
Pre-School and Pre-Kindergarten: INDIA
Kindergarten: ITALY
First Grade: PHILIPPINES
Second Grade: MEXICO
Third Grade: GREECE
Fourth Grade: GERMANY
Fifth Grade: PORTUGAL
Sixth Grade: CHINA
Seventh Grade: IRELAND
Eighth Grade: FRANCE
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Parent's Club News
Holiday House Tour 2016
Consider opening your home in December for a one-day holiday house tour! The Parent's Club is looking for 5-7 beautifully decorated homes for a benefit fundraiser for the school. If you love to decorate for the holidays, here's you chance to share your Christmas spirit with others. For more information or to assist in the planning this special event, call Kim Diano at 816-719-7111 or email her at ms_fortner@hotmail.com.
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The Preservation Society of Newport County
presents
Children's 2016 Trim-A-Tree Competition
featuring
4th Grade Classrooms from
Cluny School
The Pell School
St. Michael's Country Day School
Voting will take place between 5 December and
Children's Night at The Breakers, 13 December
This year's Trim-a-Tree theme is Oceans and Seas. Through the guidance and instruction of Cluny art teacher, Ms. Salala, fourth graders will choose a body of water from among the world's great oceans and seas. They will create ornaments incorporating the colors and cultures associated with these waters. The PSNC has provided a list of oceans and seas from which to choose, including the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Caribbean Sea, Baltic Sea, and the Coral Sea. Stay tuned for more information on this special annual program.
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National Catholic Schools Week 2017
29 January - 4 February
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Upcoming Events!
Here are highlights of upcoming events and activities at Cluny School.
See SchoolSpeak for the full list!
Saturday, 5 November, Noon- 2pm
Open House for Prospective Families
Sunday, 6 November, 3pm
Hockey Night, Providence Bruins, Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence
Wednesday, 9 November, 10am- Noon
Open House for Prospective Families
Thursday, 10 November, 2:15pm
Veteran's Day Ceremony
Friday, 11 November
No School, Veteran's Day
Friday, 18 November
Multi- Cultural Day
Wednesday- Friday, 23 -25 November
No School, Thanksgiving Break
Tuesday, 29 November, 9:30am
Picture Re-Take Day
Tuesday, 29 November
Giving Tuesday
Thursday, 8 December
Mass, Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Monday, 12 December, Noon
Teacher Professional Development- Early Dismissal
Tuesday, 13 December
Children's Trim a Tree Competition Reception, The Breakers
Monday, 19 December, 6pm
Living Nativity (Rain Date 21 December)
Thursday, 22 December, Noon
Early Dismissal
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Cluny School, as a Catholic school, exists to educate the whole person, empowering its students to live lives of integrity based on the Gospel values.
The Cluny School | 75 Brenton Road, Newport, RI 02840 | 401.847.6043 |
clunyschool.org
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